Jasprit Bumrah’s direct hit (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a lively start but early confusion brought sudden drama as Nitish Rana was run out in unfortunate fashion. At 39/2 after five overs, DC were cruising before a mishap halted their momentum.The incident occurred in the second over when Jasprit Bumrah bowled a slower delivery outside off. Rana tapped it gently towards mid-wicket and went for a quick single at first.
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Shashank Singh on Punjab’s strong start, Priyansh’s growth and team mentality | IPL 2026 However, hesitation crept in as he stuttered, unsure of the call. His partner Pathum Nissanka has already committed and was doing well on the field.Bumrah reacted sharply and moved quickly to his left to collect the ball. In one fluid motion, he aimed and fired a direct hit at the pitcher. Rana, despite a desperate dive, was far from his crease. That hesitance proved costly, though records suggested he might struggle to manage without stuttering.The wicket gave Mumbai Indians an early breakthrough and briefly shifted the pressure to Delhi. Soon after, Sameer Rizvi, a right-handed batsman, came in to build the innings again alongside the set batsman.Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 162 for 6, largely thanks to a steady half-century from stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav. He anchored the innings with a composed 51 off 36 balls while Rohit Sharma contributed 35 at the top.However, the Delhi bowlers kept things tight throughout. Mukesh Kumar struck twice early to rattle Mumbai’s top order, while Axar Patel led from the front with an economical spell and the crucial wicket of Rohit. Contributions from Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan ensured that Mumbai could not take full advantage of the lethal operation.Despite the early setback, Delhi still had a solid platform in the chase, though the mix-up served as a reminder of how quickly momentum can shift in T20 cricket.
